From what I read in the forum, someone said they got the same letter last year:

"Whoever got the transfer option by all means go through with it! I was offered the same thing last year (same letter and everything), and the whole process is very easy. They have a great staff at Transfer Admissions who are very helpful and full of information. The other letter comes in about a week or so. As long as you meet the criteria they give, depending on which college you applied to, your acceptance for the specified term is practically 99.999% guaranteed. Best of luck to all of you!"

My son received the transfer option to ILR a few years ago. The letter does not specifically use the term "guaranteed". It's a very simple process, but like many we were confused when he first received the letter. The student will easily transfer in the fall of sophomore year provided the required gpa is met and also required courses taken. My son decided he wanted to take the option, went to our local CC, took all the courses needed, and then some. The financial aid he received was very generous, as if he were a first year student (and very close to the calculator). He is currently a junior, thriving, very high gpa. Has many friends and is involved in many activities. He says it was the best decision of his life. He never doubted that he would take the option. Going to a CC was not ideal, but he knew what he was working towards and made the best of living at home. My advice is take the option if you want to attend. Is a delayed acceptance. If you can wait another year. Best of luck.

I don't think that ever came up in conversation. He was easily able to register for the classes he needed to take. Once the second semester was over, he just did not register for the fall. I believe by mid to end of March, he received a call from admissions with his official approval. From there, everything was extremely organized, from class registration, to housing, then move in day. It really is that easy. Just do well and take as many required courses as possible. I wish you well!

I got the GT offer yesterday too. I am 99% sure I am going to take them up on their offer next year. Cornell is my dream. My only worry is not having any friends since everyone else will have known each other for a year. However, through my research, we are able to be put in the upperclassman dorms, and they even offer the ability to be put with other transfer students. For my freshman year, I will be attending Arizona State University, through the Barretts honors program. I am very happy with my planned path. ASU for a year and then three years at Cornell sounds amazing to me. I feel blessed and honored that Cornell wants me...even if they dont want me for another year.

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